NRL Haas’ Payne $850k ahead as he rides south

With the game’s most feared forward, Payne Haas, preparing for a blockbuster move down south, here’s how he’s set his sights on life beyond the Broncos.

The 26-year-old has built a solid foundation off the field, raising a small family in Brisbane while becoming one of the most influential players in the NRL – his off-field wealth has grown to more than $850,000 through two investment decisions.

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Ben Hunt, Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Jordan Riki run during Brisbane Broncos NRL training at Clive Berghofer Center Field on February 05, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images.

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Two years ago, he bought a $3.55 million family home just minutes from Suncorp Stadium, home of the Broncos – the most expensive property in the Queensland capital.

The home is one of the city’s hottest spots for families looking for move-in ready homes, in an area where home prices have increased 67 percent over the past five years.

Its current estimated value is as high as $3.98 million, representing a profit of about $430,000 if Haas chose to sell it when he moved to Sydney.

If hired, RP Data estimates suggest it could fetch about $1,100 a week ($4,766 a month). This is significantly less than the monthly payment of $17,500–$18,500 for a 30-year loan with a 20 percent deposit and a loan amount of $2.84 million.

However, the Broncos’ key player is on a three-year contract worth about $3.5 million, which is thought to be around $1 million a year, bringing in about $45,000 a month after taxes.

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Payne Haas playing for Samoa during the Men’s Pacific Championships match between Tonga XIII and Toa Samoa at Suncorp Stadium on October 26, last year. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images.

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The home could create buzz among buyers, especially young families, due to its location, high-end appliances, butler’s pantry, and an open basement that connects the kitchen and living areas to an alfresco area with barbecue, pool, and lawn.

It has multiple living rooms, five bedrooms, and three bathrooms, along with impressive five-meter ceilings in the master suite.

The area is also within walking distance of a major shopping center, two major schools, and two parks.

Haas also has his first investment property quietly working in the background – a two-bedroom, two-bathroom ‘Vive by Mosaic’ house he bought in August 2019 for $590,000.

The property has seen an estimated $406,000 in value since it was purchased. It was last hired in 2024 at $760 a week, or RP Data estimates it could fetch between $827 and $910 a week.

A Samoan fan shows his support for Payne Haas of Samoa during the Men’s Pacific Championships match between Tonga XIII and Toa Samoa at Suncorp Stadium last year. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

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The apartment features open living spaces, soaring ceilings, large windows, a gourmet-style galley kitchen, generous walk-in closets with Smart Robes, and a large private balcony perfect for entertaining.

It also has easy access to key employment opportunities, including the University of Queensland, the business district, hospitals, and the shopping and dining areas of Indooroopilly and Toowong.

Haas is now the father of four children: his youngest child Luckee, daughter Lalita who is five this year, and two younger brothers, Hans and Geejay. He took over as the legal guardian of his brothers after their mother was imprisoned in Queensland and their father was imprisoned in the Philippines.

On the field, Haas remains a major asset for the Broncos, who expected – and received – a strong turnaround in 2025 under coach Michael Maguire.

Haas showed it during his time with the Blues in State of Origin under Maguire, cementing his status as one of the best in the game – as he prepares to move to South Sydney at the end of the 2026 season.